We’d like to introduce guest contributor Charlene Dishaw, currently the Manager of Volunteer Resources at Delta Hospital in Ladner, BC. After over 10 years of working in the field of Volunteer Management I was having a “heard that, seen them”…
The following is a guest post written by our new ELN Social Mavens, Yasmin Rampuri and Liz Hallett. Thank you Liz and Yasmin for hosting this very successful Fall Mingle, and for stepping up and sharing your skills and enthusiasm. It was a…
I’m pleased to introduce guest blogger Zuzanna Szkudlarek, a Volunteer Victoria board member and member of our Emerging Leaders Network. In this post, Zuzanna writes about her great experiences (so far) as a member of the ELN. We’ve been truly…
I’d like to announce that Tina Lowery of the BC Cancer Agency has stepped in to share the Regional Representative position with me for our local Administrators of Volunteer Resources British Columbia (AVRBC) chapter. Tina replaces Nancy Martens (more on Nancy…
This article first appeared in Volunteer Victoria’s E-Link newsletter on July 15th , 2011. Sign up for E-Link and keep current with news and information from Volunteer Victoria. Leadership and Management In turbulent times, people often re-visit their assumptions and explore more closely…
Val Green, Volunteer Victoria’s Executive Director over the past 10 years, has begun her transition to retirement. She has worked with the organization for over 20 years and has been an inspiring, adept, and visionary leader not only for Volunteer…
Recently, Volunteer Victoria’s Emerging Leaders Network offered a five-week public speaking course to a small group of individuals made up of mostly ELN members. It was taught by Ginger Brunner of Dynamic HR Solutions Inc. and received rave reviews from all participants. In this…
Do you know a remarkable youth? What about a group of remarkable youth? Do you know a remarkable youth worker, or a super youth friendly organization or business? United Way’s Youth Advisory Council, in partnership with the Intermunicipal Recreation Youth…
Happy Valentine’s Day! Today seems a very appropriate day to kick off Random Acts of Kindness Week. We invite everyone (individuals, companies, schools, service clubs, etc.) to join us and take part. Share your story and/or your ideas here on our…
Today we’re pleased to feature a guest blog post by certified HR professional Ginger Brunner. Ginger is principal of Dynamic HR Solutions Inc and will be facilitating our upcoming “Succession Planning” workshop on February 17, 2011. If the employees who…
